Schools in 95121 — San Jose, California
95121 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.4 — 5.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.4 to 76.4, a 49.0-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95121 schools perform
The top-ranked school is James Franklin Smith Elementary with a Scope Score of 76 and 57.4% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 25.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Chronic absenteeism across 95121 averages 14.5%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 95121 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95121
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95121 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 95121
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Franklin Smith Elementary Evergreen Elementary High Ceiling | 57.4% | Strong 76/100 |
| 2 | Silver Creek High East Side Union High Strong All-Around | 28.4% | Solid 66/100 |
| 3 | Cadwallader Elementary Evergreen Elementary Growth Engine | 37.1% | Solid 61/100 |
| 4 | Windmill Springs Elementary Franklin-McKinley Elementary Building Momentum | 21.3% | Developing 44/100 |
| 5 | John J. Montgomery Elementary Evergreen Elementary Building Momentum | 13.6% | Developing 38/100 |
| 6 | Stonegate Elementary Franklin-McKinley Elementary Building Momentum | 9.8% | Developing 33/100 |
| 7 | O. B. Whaley Elementary Evergreen Elementary On the Rise | 9.0% | Needs Support 27/100 |
Schools in 95121 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95121
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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